The Fylde Coast Collection at Vectis
The Valentino Rossi Collection

To be sold on Wednesday 14th November.

Valentine Rossi is acknowledged by fans, the media and even his rivals as the greatest living motor cycle racer, in fact this has led to him being given the moniker of GOAT, ‘Greatest of all Time’.

Born in Urbino in Italy in 1979, Valentino grew up racing karts, spending time with his father going to race tracks and helping build and repair the racing vehicles in the garage. He had a natural flare for control at speed and self confidence in his ability which led to him winning the Regional Karting Championship and gaining fifth place in the National Finals in the same year aged only 11. Like his father who had been a motorcycle racer, Valentino wanted to progress to something a little faster and began in the 125CC series bike races. This was the beginning of a long and illustrious career which spans to this day. He has experienced his share of ups and downs but is the only rider in the history of world championships to have won in 4 different classes – 125cc (1), 250cc (1), 500cc (1) and Moto GP (6) and holds 9 world titles.

He is also sometimes referred to as ‘The Doctor’, although why this name is used is a little vague, possibly as he has been granted an honorary degree in Communications and Advertising or the fact that in Italian ‘Doctor’ refers to someone of high standing and importance.

Such are his achievements, he was an obvious choice when German model company Minichamps wanted to release a bike related model range which was launched in the early 1990’s.

In the Vectis Auction Sale on Wednesday 14th November 2018 there are over 80 pieces from this collection under the banner ‘The Fylde Coast Collection’. They are all in 1/12^th scale and the collection incorporates figures, bikes, helmets and diorama’s, in single lots and others in small groups.

One of the most desirable lots is no. 6335, the double set "Valentino Rossi" and "Jorge Lorenzo" from the memorable Moto GP Barcelona 2009, when Rossi narrowly beat the Spanish World Champion rider Lorenzo in a close run dual. With many lead changes and much excitement, the race was not decided until the last lap. This Limited-Edition Set comprises the two Yamaha motorcycle riders in an epic dual at the Catalunya Race Track, and also contains the race DVD. This is in mint condition in a near mint hinged presentation box. It carries a pre- sale estimate of £100 - £120.

Another interesting piece is Lot no. 6336 the Motorcycle and Figure showing Rossi hugging his bike. Entitled the ‘The Years with Yamaha "Valentino Rossi" Yamaha YZR-M1’ Moto GP 2010 Valencia, this piece is mint in a near mint hinged presentation box with an estimate of £70 - £90.

One of the most unusual lots in the sale is no. 6334, a portable toilet. Not just any convenience, this mobile lavatory accompanied by Valentino Rossi from the Moto GP Jerez 2009, is obviously unused and is in mint condition within a near mint box. It carries a figure of £50 - £70.

These pieces are now highly sought after by collectors of both racing memorabilia and model collectors with some 1:12 scale racing motorcycles often commanding prices in excess of £300.

For more information please contact Ian Main on +44 (0) 1642 750616, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The General Toy sale to be held on the 15^th of November starts with a number of Trade Box lots including Austin Powers, Masters of the Universe, Barbie, Rupert Bear, TMNT and many others. The sale will also include lots from Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox, Paragon Models, Minichamps, Danbury Mint, WSI, Lledo and EFE plus many more. There are groups of Corgi Aviation Archive; The original Omnibus Company; Trucks; motorcycle, Formula 1 and other Kits; and military vehicles. There are also large groups of Jigsaws, including mainly “Wasgij” puzzles; board games, Warhammer games, collectors’ books and magazines, and cabinets, plus much more.

Apologies to all these items are 2½ inch Gauge not 3 inch as previously displayed

Yes, Can you help us identify the following Vintage 2 1/2 inch Gauge Southern Electric locomotives. These have been in the same family since 1970 and alas the history has been lost over time. Any help you can give would be appreciated as these items will be placed in one of our specialist railway auctions early in 2019

• 2 1/2 inch Gauge 5-car SR EMU – The body is all wood construction and painted in SR green with gold transferred class and car number together with doors handles on each car. There are 2 power cars and 3 passenger cars making a 5 car set.

•  2 1/2 inch Gauge SR class 70 electric Locomotive. This is all metal bodied with 2 power units for each set of Co-Co units, superbly constructed, finish in SR green with opening doors

Southern Railway built 2 experimental Co-Co mixed traffic Locomotives these were a co-operation between Oliver Bulleid (Chief Mechanical Engineer) and Alfred Rawpath (Chief Electric Engineer) and the first one emerged from the Ashford works in 1941 painted in Photograph grey the second not emerging until 1945 in malachite green livery.

More detailed photographs are available on request

• Have you seen these before?
• Do you remember these running in the South at a garden or similar railway?
• Are they from a promotional/Commercial display back in the 1950’s?
• Do you remember them being made?
• Have you seen anything similar?

Your help would be appreciated

We will also be entering:

4-6-0 Ex Caledonian Cardean Loco & Tender
2-6-0 Ex ULR (Ulster Railways) Loco and Tender
Quantity of LMS LNER and Pullman Milbro or Similar commercially made coaches

5 inch Gauge King and Royal Scot class Locomotive and Tender

You can call Mike Delaney on 01993 709424 or 01642 750616 or mobile 07979910760

Alternatively email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


Link for images: - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ofvejuyjsvcqtww/AACcqTPheY3weqE6q614bg9za?dl=0

The Tinplate and Specialist sale to be held on the 14^th of November starts with The London Decorative Tin Collection, 33 lots of unusual and scarce decorative biscuit and sweet tins; followed by further tinplate and plastic lots, including battery operated, clockwork and friction drive cars, ships and aircraft, plus games and novelty toys as well as a large pressed steel pedal Ferrari 156 car. The Porto Collection features boxed cars from Minichamps, Neo and Spark, plus Conrad Trucks, and Brooklin models, Lansdowne, Rob Eddie and other boxed cars. The Fylde Coast Collections includes Minichamps motorcycles and figures, plus Valentino Rossi figures, helmets and memorabilia, plus Corgi Classics and Chipperfield Circus. The sale also includes a Lego Railway Collection, Matchbox Regular wheels, Super Fast, Matchbox Models of Yesteryear, Major Packs, King Size and Super Kings plus racing cars, trucks, buses and more.